Città Alta (Upper City)

Bergamo, Italy

The medieval hilltop city, encircled by UNESCO-recognised Venetian walls.

Places in Città Alta (Upper City)

Vineria Cozzi A quirky and original restaurant operating since the 1840s, featuring eclectic decor with vaulted ceilings, inventive cuisine, and a wide selection of gin at the bar.
Modernized classics restaurant A refined restaurant featuring a menu of modernised classics like cod with fennel cream and risotto with mushrooms and fermented blueberries.
La Marianna Café The birthplace of the stracciatella flavour, invented by the café's owner in Città Alta.
Al Carroponte Offers fine wine sipping within Bergamo's historic walled city.
Birreria di Città Alta A craft beer bar within the medieval upper city.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring Città Alta's walls, while November's Donizetti Opera Festival adds major cultural energy.
Getting around: Città Alta and Città Bassa are connected by a funicular; both areas are walkable once reached.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Italian. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Bergamo's status as Italian Capital of Culture 2023 continues to elevate its dining and cultural reputation, with the Donizetti Opera Festival drawing world-class opera lovers to menus inspired by the composer's favourite dishes.